Keila Girl

Popularity: #812 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAY-lah //ˈkeɪ.lə//

Origin: Hebrew; Spanish

Meaning: Hebrew: 'crown'; Spanish: 'little' or 'small'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Keila has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "keilah," which means "a citadel" or "a fortress." This term appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Joshua, where Keilah is mentioned as a city in the territory of Judah. The name's biblical origins contribute to its historical significance, as it is associated with themes of strength and protection, reflective of its literal meaning.

The transition of the name into English likely occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly the King James Version of the Bible published in 1611, which helped popularize many Hebrew names in the English-speaking world. Throughout history, the name Keila has been less prominent than other biblical names but has maintained a presence in various cultures.

The name's association with a fortified city in ancient Israel lends it a sense of resilience and stability, qualities that have resonated with parents naming their daughters. The name has also been linked to the idea of community and safety, as citadels historically served as places of refuge during times of conflict.

In addition to its historical and cultural significance, Keila has been used in various forms across different cultures, sometimes appearing as a diminutive or variant in other languages. Its enduring nature can be attributed to its strong etymological roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.

Overall, Keila embodies a blend of historical depth and cultural resonance, making it a name with rich significance.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keila was first seen in the United States in 1956.

Keila has ranked as high as #1889 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Keila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Keila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Keila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Keila.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 136 136
2024 136 136
2023 96 96
2022 81 81
2021 81 81
2020 99 99
2019 127 127
2018 137 137
2017 138 138
2016 182 182
2015 169 169
2014 178 178
2013 200 200
2012 171 171
2011 193 193
2010 187 187
2009 225 225
2008 238 238
2007 230 230
2006 239 239
2005 232 232
2004 220 220
2003 210 210
2002 218 218
2001 217 217
2000 183 183
1999 192 192
1998 179 179
1997 159 159
1996 162 162
1995 161 161
1994 154 154
1993 116 116
1992 157 157
1991 155 155
1990 141 141
1989 118 118
1988 114 114
1987 85 85
1986 64 64
1985 69 69
1984 72 72
1983 61 61
1982 63 63
1981 53 53
1980 46 46
1979 71 71
1978 43 43
1977 58 58
1976 47 47
1975 30 30
1974 37 37
1973 27 27
1972 27 27
1971 23 23
1970 25 25
1969 15 15
1968 27 27
1967 27 27
1966 10 10
1965 7 7
1964 8 8
1963 13 13
1962 15 15
1961 20 20
1960 16 16
1959 13 13
1958 7 7
1957 6 6
1956 8 8

Top States for Keila (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 31
37%
TX 19
23%
FL 14
17%
NY 9
11%
MA 6
7%
IL 5
6%